The Blue Ridge Parkway is known as "America's favorite drive". It truly is a natural wonderland and has stunning views on every turn of the 469 mile road, along with amazing hiking and biking trails, lakes and waterfalls, and camping. It is one of the best places to see fall foliage, an amazing place to hike in summer and spring, and is exceptionally beautiful and quiet in the winter.  With it's close proximity to the D.C. metropolitan area and many other East Coast cities, the Blue Ridge Parkway is easily accessible without having to waste too much time driving to the starting point- and best of all it's free!

The Blue Ridge Parkway has lookouts every few miles, hundreds of trails, and campsites that get booked up far in advance, making it confusing and hard to plan a trip efficiently. In this guide you will find clear information for a 3 day roadtrip from Mile 0 of the parkway, until Asheville (mile 382), the nicest part of the parkway and the easiest to get to for most people. The guide includes the exact location of 1 free developed campsite by a beautiful, flowing stream right off the Parkway for the first night. One free night's stay already saves you $20 compared to the crowded park campgrounds! In addition, there are milepost suggestions for the nicest overlooks, best hikes of all difficulties, nicest historical attractions on and off the parkway (including food suggestions and places to stock up on goods), and information for backcountry (free) camping and other campsite options throughout the 3 day suggested trip. The tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, hikes with 360 degree views, the best food in Roanoke, VA, and free campsite locations will not only save you the money spent on the guide, but will also save you the multiple hours of work and personal experience that went into it!